The decision was not unanimous. Speaking for a seven-person majority, Justice Henry Brown delivered the opinion of the court. This case turns upon the constitutionality of an act of the general assembly of the state of Louisiana, passed in 1890,…

The purpose of this activity is to introduce the concept of discrimination and help make it concrete for students. The "Blues" will become frustrated quickly, so best to keep students in their roles for only a few minutes--they quickly understand…